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Eleanor Cura

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Human Resources professional with 6+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance. Skilled in fostering positive workplace culture and implementing strategic talent initiatives. Proven ability to manage high-volume hiring, streamline processes, and build strong relationships with employees, hiring managers, and executive leadership.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist

Thomas Construction Group
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Spearheaded all recruitment efforts, managed job postings, candidate screening, and interviews.
  • Designed and facilitated all new-hire onboarding programs.
  • Served as one of the two primary HR contacts for employees, supporting inquiries, policies, and employee relations issues.
  • Administered bi-weekly payroll for 80+ employees via ADP with 100% accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinated performance reviews, goal setting, and employee development planning to strengthen retention.
  • Lead engagement initiatives and culture-building events that boosted participation by 40%.
  • Managed and designed 10-week annual internship program.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Thomas Construction Group
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed end-to-end recruiting for all annual hires across technical, administrative, and leadership roles through ADP WorkForce Now and LinkedIn Corporate Recruiter.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and implement structured interviews, improving interview-to-offer conversion rates.
  • Expanded campus recruitment program across 5+ universities, creating a consistent pipeline of entry-level talent.
  • Represented the company at career fairs, boosting brand visibility and candidate interest.
  • Trained managers on hiring best practices, ensuring consistent and inclusive processes.

HR Director

TRU Colors
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Designed and led the full life-cycle recruitment process for all positions across the company, including job description creation, position posting, interviewing, candidate/hiring manager communication, offer extension/negotiation, to day one onboarding.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify current and future hiring needs.
  • Administered all benefit orientation, open enrollment, and accurate payroll deductions.
  • Processed semi-monthly payroll for 80+ team members.

HR Generalist

Ascom Americas
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Owned talent acquisition process, managing postings, sourcing, interviews, and offers for U.S. and Canadian operations.
  • Delivered seamless onboarding experience for new hires across North America.
  • Administered benefits programs, COBRA, and open enrollment while ensuring compliance.
  • Managed payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, maintaining strict accuracy and deadlines.

People Coordinator

ADAMA
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Facilitated new hire onboarding and quarterly North American orientation sessions, enhancing employee assimilation.
  • Supported recruiting for administrative and professional roles with a 100% offer acceptance rate.
  • Administered payroll adjustments and processed bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian teams.
  • Co-chaired the People Committee, creating recognition and wellness programs that improved employee engagement.
  • Ensured compliance with federal/state reporting requirements including EEO submissions.
  • Provided People support to People Business Partners and People Leader to ensure success of all activities.
  • Facilitated North American IGNITE session for all new hires to ensure full assimilation and understanding of ADAMA’s culture and business unit responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Meredith College
05.2019

Skills

  • Strong Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Culture Building
  • Candidate Sourcing Strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, etc)
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ADP, SAP, etc)
  • Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

Timeline

HR Generalist

Thomas Construction Group
09.2024 - 08.2025

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Thomas Construction Group
01.2022 - 09.2024

HR Director

TRU Colors
03.2021 - 10.2021

HR Generalist

Ascom Americas
10.2020 - 02.2021

People Coordinator

ADAMA
04.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Meredith College

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